Trent Johnson, who has 36 years of coaching experience including 17 years as a head coach at four collegiate programs, has joined the University of Louisville men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “Coach Johnson is highly experienced,” said UofL Acting Head Coach David Padgett. “I’ve personally known him for a long time. He was
Louisville Places Assistant Basketball Coaches Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair on Administrative Leave
The University of Louisville released the following statement today regarding the status of Kenny Johnson and Jordan Fair, The University of Louisville has placed associate head men’s basketball coach Kenny Johnson and assistant men’s basketball coach Jordan Fair on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. “We are in the process of executing our due diligence as
Louisville Assistant Basketball Coaches Still Employed, but “Not Active”
Louisville interim athletic director Vince Tyra held a press conference today, where he addressed the status of assistant basketball coaches Jordan Fair and Kenny Johnson. Tyra said that as of now, Fair and Johnson were still employed by the school, but “not active.” They have not attended practices or workouts since the college basketball corruption
Georgia Tech’s Pastner Extended Through 2022-23
Georgia Tech men’s basketball head coach Josh Pastner has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with the Yellow Jackets through the 2022-23 season, Georgia Tech athletics announced on Wednesday. Pastner agreed to a six-year contract when he was named Georgia Tech’s 14th men’s basketball head coach on April 8, 2016. With the extension, six
MUST READ: The official letter sent to Rick Pitino from Louisville President Dr. Greg Postel
Here is a copy of the official letter that was sent to Rick Pitino informing him that he would be placed on leave from Louisville President Dr. Greg Postel:
BREAKING: Louisville Names David Padgett Interim Head Basketball Coach
Louisville has named David Padgett as the interim head basketball coach. He replaces Rick Pitino who was fired earlier this week. The 5pm ET Introductory press conference can we seen live HERE. An interim athletic director will be named on Monday. Padgett, a former three-year starter at center for the Cardinals, has been on the
Louisville Dirt…
It sounds like Louisville will name an interim head coach to replace recently fired Rick Pitino as early as today. Three names have surfaced over the past 24-hours… Yesterday, Rival.com’s Corey Evans reported that current assistant coach David Padgett will be the choice. The 32-year old former Cardinal player reportedly has the backing of the
HOT: University of Miami Confirms Department of Justice Investigation
University of Miami President Julio Frenk has released the following statement:
WATCH LIVE: Louisville Press Conference
Louisville Interim President Greg Postel’s press conference on the current scandal. Watch live HERE Highlights: Pitino placed on unpaid leave AD Tom Jurich also placed on leave Interim head coach and AD to be appointed this week Terrible disappointment and anger from Dr. Postel and the board
REPORT: Louisville’s Pitino Expects to be Fired
According to an ESPN report, Louisville head coach Rick Pitino has told members of his coaching staff that he expects to lose his job over allegations that the Cardinals basketball program is involved in a federal investigation into fraud and corruption in college basketball recruiting. ESPN’s Michael Eaves quotes a source as saying Pitino “knows
Chris Cheeks Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Boston College
Chris Cheeks has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Boston College, head coach Jim Christian announced Thursday. Cheeks has coached for 19 years in the Division I ranks after spending last season at Western Kentucky. “Chris is a proven recruiter and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program,” Christian said.
Boston College Dirt…
According to Jon Rothstein, Boston College will hire Chris Cheeks as an assistant basketball coach. He will replace Stan Heath who became the head coach of the Orlando Magic’s G-League affiliate. Cheeks spent last season at Western Kentucky before resigning from his position earlier this spring. He has also been an assistant at Delaware, Charlotte,